So Much South Dakota So Little Time
So, are you ready for 365 days of pure adventure? Ready for an itinerary that goes off the beaten path? No matter the season, new experiences await you in South Dakota.
With 77,000 square miles of natural beauty, South Dakota’s wilderness is a year-round playground. The serene forests and mountains of the Black Hills offer endless room for hiking, biking, camping, and climbing. There’s also prime fishing, boating, and water recreation within the Missouri River, while the scenic overlooks and rushing waters of Palisades State Park provide an escape for every kind of outdoor adventurer.
South Dakota’s Great 8 landmarks also invite you to experience something unforgettable any time of the year, from the iconic Mount Rushmore to the brilliant colors and crystals of the Jewel Cave National Monument. And with a thriving dining culture in Sioux Falls plus tons of diverse options for arts & culture and lodging, your itinerary will never run short of things to do.
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Mike Gussiaas
Thu, 10/31/2024 – 12:52
So Much to Explore
So you wanna see new horizons? Find a little mystery? Trek new trails? Taste new cultures? South Dakota is a hidden gem, awaiting your discovery. The varied geography – open prairies and lakes in the east to the mysterious Badlands and sacred Black Hills in the west – is just one of the combinations that make South Dakota a place like no other. Pack your bags, say goodbye to the ordinary, and go.
Featured Events
Sometimes we need an excuse. Like if you have a place with such a concentrated collection of scenic drives connecting historic places and so many hidden gems, who wouldn’t want to invite hundreds of thousands of friends and have an event like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races? Or, if you need to check on the health of your bison herd—and fall in Custer State Park is so lovely anyway—you invite anyone who wants to see 1,300+ buffalo rounded up and thundering across the open prairie. Have a beautiful historic old fort out on the Coteau des Prairies? Why not have a few festivals at Fort Sisseton, from the historic to the haunted, with a Frontier Christmas in between?
In South Dakota, so many iconic events celebrate the state’s diverse landscape, culture and history. You’ll surely find that perfect excuse to start planning your trip.
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